Our property dispute solicitors deliver results for owners, occupiers and third parties all over the UK. We have spent decades developing a reputation for providing superior legal advice and asserting our position as a highly experienced team that provide bespoke and considered legal advice no matter how complex your dispute is.
What is property litigation?
Property litigation encompasses any dispute that involves land or property. When you instruct our partner-led team, we get to know what’s important to you and provide you with practical, straight-forward advice and support.
What types of property disputes do we handle?
From landlord and tenant disputes for commercial and residential property, to right of way/easement disputes, our highly experienced property litigators handle a wide range of matters including but not restricted to:
- Lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- Adverse possession claims
- Right of way/easement disputes
- Dilapidations claims
- Applications to assign or sub-let
- Problems with the development of a property, such as claims to enforce restrictive covenants and planning permission disputes
- Option agreement and overage agreement disputes
- Professional negligence claims arising from negligent conveyancing transactions
- Insolvency issues relating to property
We also advise on landlord and tenant disputes, including contested lease issues, occupation disputes and other property-related claims affecting landlords and occupiers.
Where a dispute arises from development or planning decisions, our team can advise on challenging planning permission and related strategic risks, in addition to assisting you in pursuing a professional negligence claim where a property dispute has been caused or worsened by negligent conveyancing or other professional advice.
Our team also supports agricultural businesses and the wider rural economy, advising on land and farming disputes where rural land, access rights, occupation or ownership issues require specialist support.
When we are on your side you can rest easy in the knowledge that your case is being handled by an expert in their field, backed by the full support of other teams within the firm, to ensure your property dispute is resolved in the most effective way, as soon as possible.
Who do we act for?
Our property dispute solicitors act primarily for commercial and private clients across England and Wales, including companies, developers, investors, landlords, property managers, estate management teams and rural enterprises.
We advise on a wide range of disputes involving commercial premises, development sites, investment property and other high-value assets, with a continual focus on protecting your commercial position and resolving disputes as efficiently as possible.
We also act for high net worth land and property owners who need expert legal advice on disputes affecting valuable interests. This includes disputes relating to ownership, occupation, rights of way, easements, restrictive covenants, boundaries, development issues and other complex property matters.
By combining technical legal knowledge with pragmatic commercial advice, our property dispute lawyers help clients protect the value of their property and achieve the best possible outcome.
How much will a property dispute lawyer cost?
As each case can vary in complexity, we advise that you contact one of our property litigators as soon as possible to discuss your case. The sooner we get to know you and your issue, the sooner we can advise you on the best course of action to take, how much it is likely to cost and whether we are prepared to offer any funding options to cover the cost of the claim. We are also able to provide an initial assessment of your case for an initial fixed fee.
Funding your property dispute
To help clients manage the costs, our property litigation solicitors team offers a range of funding options. From traditional ‘pay by the hour’ arrangements to fixed fees in certain situations, our aim is to take the uncertainty out of the costs of litigating and, where appropriate, to share the risk with you.
You can read more about our flexible funding options for dispute resolution, including conditional fee agreements, DBAs and fixed fee arrangements where appropriate.
We can also offer an initial fixed fee review and advice on the merits of your case before you decide how to proceed.
Do you offer a ‘no win, no fee’ funding option?
In certain property disputes we can offer a no win, no fee agreement (also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement) in addition to a range of other funding options, which you can view by clicking here.
Some property disputes are also covered by a client’s legal expenses insurance, something that is offered as standard in many insurance policies, our team will help you identify if you are eligible to claim under your insurance policy.
Why should you instruct our property dispute solicitors?
We act for individuals and organisations across England and Wales, providing companies, councils, investors, private individuals, estate management teams, developers and rural enterprises with high-calibre legal support.
As a client, your matter will either be handled or supervised by a partner of the firm and you will benefit from our extensive knowledge of the legal process and our ability to provide practical and pragmatic advice that can help you achieve your objectives.
Will I have to go to court?
We understand that court proceedings can be stressful, expensive and time consuming, which is why we believe it should be a last resort. Our priority is to ensure your property dispute is resolved before court proceedings are required.
However, on the occasion when court proceedings are required, we will attempt to settle the matter in your favour at the earliest possible opportunity.
Where early settlement is realistic, we can also explore mediation as a way to resolve a property dispute efficiently and preserve important commercial relationships.
Need to speak to a property dispute lawyer?
Our specialist property litigators have the capability to meet tight timescales and provide comprehensive dispute resolution services, where and when you need it. Get in touch with us today to discuss your case, and a member of our team will be in touch.
